SilentKnight EVS-VCM User Manual

SBUS Address
DIPs

Dead Front Panel

Mounting Holes

SBUS

VBUS

Audio

AUX
Input

AUX
Audio

Trigger

Supervised
Power

Limited

EVS-VCM

EVS-VCM Voice Control Module
Installation Instructions

The EVS-VCM Voice Control Module is
contained within the Silent Knight EVS
Series panel enclosure. It provides a
supervised microphone for live
communication and an interface for the
Emergency Voice System.

Note: Installation and wiring of this device must be done in

accordance with NFPA 72 and local ordinances.

Compatibility

The EVS-VCM is compatible with the
IntelliKnight 5820XL-EVS. For programming
and addressing, refer to Installation manual
for 5820XL-EVS (PN LS10061-001SK-E).

Board Layout & Mounting

1. Open the cabinet door and the dead
front panel.

2. Remove AC power and disconnect the
backup batteries from the main control
panel.

Mount the EVS-VCM in the middle section
of the dead front on the six mounting studs.
See Figure 1.

Figure 1: Back View of EVS-VCM

Specifications

Standby Current: 60 mA
Alarm Current: 80 mA

Wiring to a FACP

See Figure 2 to properly wire the EVS-VCM
to the F A CP SBUS.

Figure 2: Wiring the EVS-VCM to the FACP

Document LS10067-001SK-E Rev A

ECN: 13-0146

EVS-VCM Voice Control Module Installation Instructions

2-3/4”

Installing the Microphone

To install the microphone:

1. Clip the microphone into the microphone
clip. See Figure 3.

Figure 3: Sliding Microphone into Microphone

Clip

2. Insert microphone cord through hole at
the bottom of the dead front panel. See
Figure 4.

See Figure 5.

Figure 5: Installing Strain Relief Clip

4. Push the strain into the hole in the dead
front panel.

5. Restore AC power and reconnect the
backup batteries.

Figure 4: Microphone Cord Inserted Through

Dead Front Panel Hole

3. Attach strain relief clip to microphone
cord. The strain relief clip should have
about 2¾” of microphone cord through it.

2 Document LS10067-001SK-E Rev A